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OY12 ZZX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,452 mi
Last recorded27,452 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZZX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 27,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 24,777 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 24,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 23,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,660 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 16,652 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 14,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 14,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 13,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 10,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 8,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 8,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,347 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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OY12 ZZX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY12 ZZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY12 ZZX registered?

OY12 ZZX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is OY12 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 ZZX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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